Democratic Primaries

Recursion

(56,582 posts) Sun Mar 1, 2020, 05:40 AM Mar 2020

OK, so the humor didn't go over well: let me try again

After two previous runs over the course of 32 years, Joe Biden has finally won a delegate. I meant that. I think he's got a lot of great stuff about him, I think it was a great night for him, and I think it shows incredible grit that he's kept going after 3 decades. I think it's unfortunate that circumstances aligned the previous times to knock him out early, and I'm happy for him and his supporters.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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OK, so the humor didn't go over well: let me try again (Original Post) Recursion Mar 2020 OP

He's finally won "a" delegate? whathehell Mar 2020 #1

As opposed to zero in the previous runs, yes Recursion Mar 2020 #2

Biden got better than a "delegate" Cha Mar 2020 #3

But, he didn't get a delegate in the first or second campaigns. He did last night Recursion Mar 2020 #8

He has 35 delegates. whathehell Mar 2020 #4

Actually, he has 51 delegates blue-wave Mar 2020 #9

Whatever. I think my point remains whathehell Mar 2020 #12

Ha! Whatever! blue-wave Mar 2020 #15

Have a nice day. n/t whathehell Mar 2020 #25

54 RandySF Mar 2020 #19

54? Even better! Cha Mar 2020 #21

Feels like you're reducing his decades of service to the country to "a delegate". RandySF Mar 2020 #5

Yeah.. TY. Cha Mar 2020 #6

Winning delegates is the actually necessary step to get the nomination Recursion Mar 2020 #7

Lol . Your concern is duly noted. whathehell Mar 2020 #10

What "concern"? Recursion Mar 2020 #11

Lol.. whathehell Mar 2020 #13

Simply not an accurate statement blue-wave Mar 2020 #14

Ah, thanks. I thought he had wiped out in the first three (nt) Recursion Mar 2020 #16

Wow, maybe you should just apologize for the joke and give up now. MrsCoffee Mar 2020 #22

Time to take down this inaccurate OP then. brush Mar 2020 #35

Thank you, blue-wave for the Cha Mar 2020 #17

Mahalo Cha!! blue-wave Mar 2020 #18

SC was a big win, not just for the delegates ucrdem Mar 2020 #20

Stevie.. Cha Mar 2020 #23

LOL!! ucrdem Mar 2020 #24

That's nonsense jimfields33 Mar 2020 #29

I've seen a lot of grace among Warren supporters in particular, vis-a-vis Biden's win. I WISH hlthe2b Mar 2020 #26

Poster should have said won his first state after 3 presidential runs. jimfields33 Mar 2020 #30

I meant first delegate but was wrong Recursion Mar 2020 #34

Everybody's nervous jimfields33 Mar 2020 #36

Your OP also implied that he's been trying desperately for 32 whole years to... brush Mar 2020 #37

Looks like this OP "didn't go over well" either. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #27

Didn't Biden also win delegates in IA and NV?...nt SidDithers Mar 2020 #28

This didn't seem to work out for you. Say goodnite, Gracie. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #31

Why not just say congratulation to Joe and his supporters. My sister used to say patricia92243 Mar 2020 #32

I did (nt) Recursion Mar 2020 #33

whathehell

(29,069 posts)

1. He's finally won "a" delegate?

Reply to Recursion (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:09 AM

Mar 2020

He now has 35 delegates, if I'm not mistaken.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Recursion

(56,582 posts)

2. As opposed to zero in the previous runs, yes

Reply to whathehell (Reply #1)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:15 AM

Mar 2020

That's a threshhold his earlier campaigns hadn't crossed, and I'm glad he was able to see it through.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(297,450 posts)

3. Biden got better than a "delegate"

Reply to Recursion (Reply #2)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:20 AM

Mar 2020

in the 2nd campaign. He was chosen by Pres Obama to be his VP candidate which led him to all these Delegates tonight.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Recursion

(56,582 posts)

8. But, he didn't get a delegate in the first or second campaigns. He did last night

Reply to Cha (Reply #3)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:36 AM

Mar 2020

That's a huge moment

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

whathehell

(29,069 posts)

4. He has 35 delegates.

Reply to Recursion (Reply #2)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:29 AM

Mar 2020

Period. Full Stop.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

blue-wave

(4,357 posts)

9. Actually, he has 51 delegates

Reply to whathehell (Reply #4)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:53 AM

Mar 2020

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-primary-elections/delegate-count

Only 6 behind Bernie. And Joe is ahead in the popular vote.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

whathehell

(29,069 posts)

12. Whatever. I think my point remains

Reply to blue-wave (Reply #9)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:55 AM

Mar 2020

He has more than "1".

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

blue-wave

(4,357 posts)

15. Ha! Whatever!

Reply to whathehell (Reply #12)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:03 AM

Mar 2020

Ok, so accuracy means nothing.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

whathehell

(29,069 posts)

25. Have a nice day. n/t

Reply to blue-wave (Reply #15)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:45 AM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

RandySF

(59,076 posts)

19. 54

Reply to blue-wave (Reply #9)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:16 AM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(297,450 posts)

21. 54? Even better!

Reply to RandySF (Reply #19)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:19 AM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

RandySF

(59,076 posts)

5. Feels like you're reducing his decades of service to the country to "a delegate".

Reply to Recursion (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:32 AM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(297,450 posts)

6. Yeah.. TY.

Reply to RandySF (Reply #5)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:35 AM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Recursion

(56,582 posts)

7. Winning delegates is the actually necessary step to get the nomination

Reply to RandySF (Reply #5)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:35 AM

Mar 2020

And it's something he hadn't done before tonight. I think this must be a very important moment for him.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

whathehell

(29,069 posts)

10. Lol . Your concern is duly noted.

Reply to Recursion (Reply #7)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:53 AM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Recursion

(56,582 posts)

11. What "concern"?

Reply to whathehell (Reply #10)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:55 AM

Mar 2020

The man's been chasing this for 30 years and has finally crossed the barrier his earlier campaigns, through no fault of his own, fizzled out ahead of. I think that's awesome, and I'm glad he's done it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

whathehell

(29,069 posts)

13. Lol..

Reply to Recursion (Reply #11)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:58 AM

Mar 2020

Maybe you need s 3rd try.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

blue-wave

(4,357 posts)

14. Simply not an accurate statement

Reply to Recursion (Reply #7)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:01 AM

Mar 2020

Joe won 6 delegates in Iowa and 9 in Nevada. The balance of his 51 total delegate count to date is from South Carolina.

https://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/2020-primary-delegate-count/

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Recursion

(56,582 posts)

16. Ah, thanks. I thought he had wiped out in the first three (nt)

Reply to blue-wave (Reply #14)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:04 AM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

MrsCoffee

(5,803 posts)

22. Wow, maybe you should just apologize for the joke and give up now.

Reply to Recursion (Reply #16)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:22 AM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

brush

(53,805 posts)

35. Time to take down this inaccurate OP then.

Reply to Recursion (Reply #16)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:17 AM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(297,450 posts)

17. Thank you, blue-wave for the

Reply to blue-wave (Reply #14)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:04 AM

Mar 2020

Accuracy!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

blue-wave

(4,357 posts)

18. Mahalo Cha!!

Reply to Cha (Reply #17)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:05 AM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

ucrdem

(15,512 posts)

20. SC was a big win, not just for the delegates

Reply to Recursion (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:18 AM

Mar 2020

but because it demonstrated decisively that Biden is best positioned to win in November because he's the candidate with closest ties to Barack and thus to African-American voters who supported him. Many have challenged that wisdom but last night proved it. And now Joe is going to Move on Up!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(297,450 posts)

23. Stevie..

Reply to ucrdem (Reply #20)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:24 AM

Mar 2020

Link to tweet

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

ucrdem

(15,512 posts)

24. LOL!!

Reply to Cha (Reply #23)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:30 AM

Mar 2020

p.s. I agree, it's an awesome song!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

jimfields33

(15,899 posts)

29. That's nonsense

Reply to ucrdem (Reply #20)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:46 AM

Mar 2020

Iowa red State but blue state previous elections bernie could win it back
New Hampshire barely blue state Bernie could cement blue state long term
Nevada blue state Bernie won and will win in November m
South Carolina red state Biden won. Biden will lose in November

This whole Biden is electable is not proven.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

hlthe2b

(102,327 posts)

26. I've seen a lot of grace among Warren supporters in particular, vis-a-vis Biden's win. I WISH

Reply to Recursion (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:50 AM

Mar 2020

yours had been more so. Starting out with the snarky: "Joe Biden has finally won a delegate"... lost it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

jimfields33

(15,899 posts)

30. Poster should have said won his first state after 3 presidential runs.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #26)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:47 AM

Mar 2020

I think that’s what they meant.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Recursion

(56,582 posts)

34. I meant first delegate but was wrong

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #30)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:01 AM

Mar 2020

I didn't realize he got some in NV. But, yes, it's his first primary victory after 32 years of this. I think that's impressive and I don't understand why that seems to piss people off.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

jimfields33

(15,899 posts)

36. Everybody's nervous

Reply to Recursion (Reply #34)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:40 AM

Mar 2020

This is serious business.

Biden seems to be the candidate of the week. But he’s a candidate who needs massive help. I mean joe needed a congressman to get him across the gate. Everyone is begging for Obama to come rescue him. They are wanting to beg kamala to get him noticed in California. They are trying to find people in different states that can pull him along. No other candidate ever needed this. So they are nervous.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

brush

(53,805 posts)

37. Your OP also implied that he's been trying desperately for 32 whole years to...

Reply to Recursion (Reply #34)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 10:47 AM

Mar 2020

win a delegate. Tat of course is also untrue.

to win a delegate. Now if you had said he's tried in two previous runs to win a delegate, that would be almost accurate, since he did in fact win delegates earlier in this race.

It would also be decidedly less snarky.

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